EVONA (UK) reviews

4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)
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Jack Madley, Ryan Hill, Richard Joyce and Tom Kelly

71% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

EVONA (UK) has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 46 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The EVONA (UK) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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46 reviews
2.0
Sep 13, 2023

Needs clear direction

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexibility, autonomy and tech stack isn’t too bad.

Cons

Just lacks clear direction from senior leaders and co-founders. Feels like a face fits organisation. Pivoting the business to all doing sales isn’t a great tactic if you don’t provide support/training/ guidance. Especially when managers are involved. Direct managers have very little ability to make decisions, just a mouthpiece for the co-founders to protect them from the face to face conversations. The co founders are friendly and approachable but are far too involved in the day to day rather than providing clear future focus. Could be great as space is still quite niche, but needs a re think on structure. AM function has been pretty much disbanded, let some good people go, same with the recruitment teams. Interesting choice in managers for some teams as interpersonal skills are lacking, but these people have been promoted on time served and coming from the same company as the co-founders, rather than promoting on leadership skills. Very minimal diversity and inclusivity, despite pushing this as a USP. Also, side note don’t pass someone’s probation early, allow them to think they are going to get commission, then tell them that they can either ‘leave or get fired’ because the role doesn’t exist anymore and then refuse to pay them the commission they earned. Especially when your (now MD) and Perm Director outright disagreed with this, just poor form.

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EVONA (UK) Response
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Thank you for your feedback. Whilst it's unfortunate to hear your time at EVONA was less fulfilling than you would have liked, we are taking all comments on board. If you'd like to talk to us at any time then please get in touch.
1.0
Sep 10, 2023
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Pros

Nothing, I wish I could give them a 1 star rating

Cons

Working for this recruitment company has been an absolute nightmare, and I feel compelled to share my experience to warn others about the toxic and dishonest practices I encountered as an employee. From the moment I joined this company, I quickly realized that something was terribly wrong. The environment was toxic and cutthroat, with colleagues constantly pitted to meet unrealistic quotas & the pressure to perform was unbearable, even though they pride themselves on no KPI’s & targets. One of the most egregious aspects of my time at this company was the blatant lies and deceit practiced by management. They routinely promised employees promotions, pay raises, and career advancement opportunities that never materialized. It became clear that their primary focus was on their own profits, with little regard for the well-being or professional growth of their employees. Moreover, I witnessed firsthand how this company manipulated job candidates and their resumes to make them seem like better fits for positions than they actually were. It was disheartening to see the ethical boundaries crossed so easily, all in the name of meeting quotas and maximizing commissions. The toxic culture within the company was pervasive. Gossip, backstabbing, and an atmosphere of fear permeated the workplace. Employees were constantly on edge, fearing for their jobs and livelihoods. It was disheartening to witness the toll this took on the mental and emotional well-being of my colleagues. As time went on, I realized that staying with this company was detrimental to my own professional growth and well-being. I made the difficult decision to leave and find employment elsewhere. The contrast in work culture and ethics at my new job was like night and day, reaffirming my belief that I had made the right choice. In conclusion, my experience as an employee at EVONA was nothing short of a nightmare. The toxicity, dishonesty, and unethical practices I encountered were deeply troubling. I strongly advise anyone considering employment with this company to think twice and explore alternative opportunities. Your career and mental health are too valuable to be sacrificed for a company that prioritizes its own profits over the well-being of its employees.

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EVONA (UK) Response
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Thank you for your feedback on your time at EVONA - we apologize for your negative experience. We take all feedback seriously and would appreciate hearing more about your specific concerns so we can improve. Please feel free to reach out to discuss further.
5.0
Sep 4, 2023
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Pros

This is the 3rd recruitment agency I have worked at and I can say for sure, it is by far the best. As an employee you are given the tools to succeed, and the attitude and culture they have created within the business means you are trusted to do your work. Flexible working hours, no core hours, hybrid working model, unlimited holiday... the list goes on. You really feel like you are running your own business within a business and the management are always there to help, only if you need it! It took me a month to get used to the fact no one was checking up on me, when i start/finish or what I do day to day. Overall 10/10.

Cons

No cons so far, hopefully stays that way and they keep the success and maturity culture the same!

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